Map To Creative Fitness
This challenge will be done over a period of several meetings and can
easily be used as part of the program. Adapt as you see fit.
Objectives:
- to introduce girls to new types of physical activities and promote a
healthy lifestyle now and in the future.
- to challenge girls to stretch their personal limits and abilities
Requirements:
This challenge requires all age groups to complete all five components
in a way that is appropriate to their age and ability. Use different
activities for all five components.
- ENERGISE— Go for a walk, run, hike, snowshoe or cross country ski for a distance of
at least Sparks 500m; Brownies 1km; Guides 2km; Pathfinders, Rangers
and Guiders 3km.
- FUN WITH A FRIEND— Try a physical activity with a friend (or friends) who are not in Guiding.
This can be done outside of Guiding activities or during a “Bring a
Friend” session.
- NOUVEAU A TOI— Try a physical activity that you have either never tried before or have not
done more than once previously.
- PIT STOP— Sparks complete 1 section; Brownies 2 sections;
Guides 3 sections; Pathfinders, Rangers, Guiders complete all 6.
- in a period of a week, eat at least five vegetables of different
colors.
- in the same week, try a fruit that you have never eaten before.
- on a hike or walk carry a bottle of water and drink from it
regularly.
- prepare or help prepare a meal containing all the food groups.
- plan and prepare a healthy snack to take on a hike.
- our bodies need fats to build strong cardiac and other muscles. Remembering that saturated and trans-fatty acids are not heart smart,
prepare a snack that contains a healthy fat.
- THE MORE THE MERRIER— From the following topics Sparks
complete 1; Brownies complete 2; Guides complete 3 and Pathfinders,
Rangers and Guiders complete all 6 topics.
- DO THE HUSTLE— go outside and complete an activity to help you
experience the thrill of your body moving quickly without the use of
motorized equipment. Example: skiing, tobogganing, cycling, skating,
racing, etc.
- ANYONE FOR A GAME— Games are a great way to enjoy being active.
They can be competitive or co-operative. Try either a series of short
games; like relays, or mini Olympics or stations of activities; or a wide
game like capture the flag, or snow golf, fox and geese etc.
- MULTI-CULTURAL PIZZAZZ IN NB/PEI— Complete an activity from
NB/PEI’s heritage or from one of the cultural groups that make up our
cultural mosaic. Check out the Guiding Heritage badges. Examples;
folk dancing, drama, first nations dancing and or singing.
- DARE YOU?—
Complete an adventurous activity that gets your adrenaline
pumping! Be sure to check your Safe Guide. Try rock climbing,
horseback riding, rafting, ultimate Frisbee or completing a ropes/zip line
course.
- LAP IT UP!— Complete an activity that is done on, in, or using water.
Some ideas –canoeing/kayaking, swimming, water sliding, aqua-
aerobics water polo or even running through a sprinkler.
- STRETCH IT & FLEX IT!—
Complete an activity that will help maintain or
increase your flexibility. Some ideas are; bowling, golf, yoga, ballet,
pilates, even raking leaves.
Be sure to check your safe guide before doing some adventurous
activities.
Crests are $ 1.50 each and available from the Provincial Office.